Facebook buys oculus rift

Facebook on Wednesday unveiled an upgraded Oculus virtual reality headset with power to handle the intensive graphics of digital worlds in a wire-free experience. The new Oculus Quest headset showcased at the Facebook unit's developer conference is being aimed at gamers seeking immersion in virtual worlds, with other potential applications likely in the future. "This is the wireless virtual reality experience we have been waiting for," Facebook chief executive Mark Zuckerberg said as he unveiled the new hardware and reaffirmed Facebook's commitment to virtual reality. The standalone VR headset boasting the same quality experiences as the Oculus Rift but without wires will hit the market early next year at a price of $399. Oculus vice president Hugo Barra said Quest combined the capabilities of Rift and the portability of Go, the current headgear in the company's lineup, with a strong focus on games. Rift was the first VR gear released by Facebook-owned Oculus, but needs to be … [Read more...] about Facebook unveils upgraded wireless Oculus headset in VR push

The last thing I expected was to like Facebook’s new virtual reality headset as much as I do. source Sarah Gilbert The “Oculus Go” is the first product from Facebook’s Oculus VR group to provide a truly accessible, user-friendly experience. Oculus Go is, instantly, the best VR headset I’ve ever used. It’s obvious right from the jump, when I put it on and didn’t want to immediately remove it. It fits comfortably, responds quickly in use, and requires no real technical chops to operate. It’s the first VR headset I’ve used that I could conceivably hand to a relative without first offering a lengthy tutorial. That’s a big deal! I’ve spent the last week using the Oculus Go, and I’m happy to report that it’s a surprisingly great VR headset for newcomers and experienced users alike. Here’s why: Putting on, taking off, and wearing the headset in general is comfortable. source … [Read more...] about Mark Zuckerberg’s $3 billion bet on VR is finally paying off